iKnox vs iFolders Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iKnox
Securely store and access your passwords, confidential documents, photos, and files with advanced encryption. Protect your sensitive information from loss or theft with robust security features.
- Advanced encryption technologies
- Double password and multiple keys
- Biometric recognition (TouchID/FaceID)
- Secure 'FilesPark' storage
- Built-in document scanner
- Import/export flexibility
- QR-Code generation
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Protect your Passwords, Confidential Data, Photos and Files, with the most advanced encryption technologies. You will no longer have to worry about remembering all your Passwords, now they will be instantly available and accessible only to you and nobody else. And if you lose your phone or had it stolen? Do not worry, your data are absolutely protected by multiple encryptions and inaccessible by others without your permission. - Maximum data security with double password, multiple keys, double and triple 256-bit AES encryption; - Greater safety with access through biometric recognition (TouchID / FaceID); - A protected storage area, the 'FilesPark', to keep files and images secured using 256-bit AES encryption; - Built-in 'Scanner' to capture text and documents, quickly activated by 3D-Touch; - Maximum flexibility to import and export files, images and data; - Compatible with iPhone and iPad; - Reading and generation of QR-Codes for fast access to WiFi, URL, Contacts, etc.;
iFolders Safe
Organize and manage your files and folders on your portable device with advanced features like password protection, slideshows, and universal viewing for various media types. It allows for secure storage and easy sharing of your data.
- File and folder management (create, cut, copy, paste, rename, delete)
- Password-protected folders (private and protected modes)
- Image slideshow with adjustable intervals
- Universal media viewer (pictures, music, video, documents)
- ZIP/UNZIP file compression
- File sharing and email integration
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“iFolders Safe" is the first file explorer for portable devices. With "iFolders Safe" you can: - Save and manage your files and folders as you did with your computer (NEW FOLDER and subfolder, CUT, COPY, PASTE, RENAME, DELETE, ZIP, MODIFY) - Create folders PUBLIC (accessible to all), PRIVATE (accessible only in private mode and protected by a unique password) or PROTECTED (accessible only in private mode and each protected by a different password) - Copy your images into the mobile device by using folders and subfolders, with the same way as when You save them on the hard disk of Your PC (COPY / PASTE or CUT / PASTE or iTunes File Sharing) - View images (individually, browsing them manually one by one, using the automatic slideshow with interval adjustable between 3, 5, 7, 10 seconds, with normal or random visualization and loop similar to the electronic photo frames) - Set cover for your folders and subfolders (choose the image you want) - Save and view documents - Save and view video / film - Save and play music (even as a soundtrack for the slide - with album cover selectable) - Share saved files with other applications (for example DROPBOX) or send them by email - Compress (ZIP) or decompress (UNZIP) files saved in the file system of your device or received for example by email - Have more details on selected files and folders (image resolution, file size, path, number of files and folders contained into a folder, etc...) Features: - Multiple selection of file, folders and subfolders - NEW FOLDER - CUT - COPY - PASTE - RENAME - ZIP / UNZIP - DELETE - MODIFY - PICTURES SLIDESHOW (manual, automatic, normal, random, loop - with selectable interval between a picture and the next one) - PUBLIC, PRIVATE, PROTECTED mode (password protected folders) - Selectable COVERS - Universal viewer (picture, music, video, document) - Filesystem explorer UNIVERSAL APP: - You pay it only once and it runs on all Your devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iKnox at 76% against iFolders Safe's 0%. iKnox also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 38 months) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). iFolders Safe's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
iKnox costs $5.99 and iFolders Safe $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iKnox ships an update every 3 months, iFolders Safe every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on July 27, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iKnox | iFolders Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tec4Fun | Gianluca Natalini |
Customer experience
iKnox
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In-app purchases
iKnox
No in-app purchases
iFolders Safe
No in-app purchases









